Experience the magical winter nature of Northern Finland while hunting Northern lights in Oulu.

This is a private safari exclusively for your group; there will be no other participants. We open the safari by request. Please contact us by email (info@nallikarisafaris.fi) and specify your preferred dates, after which we will open the days for booking if our guides are available!

Enjoy the beautiful winter nature of Northern Finland while on our Aurora Hunting safari in Oulu. With a bit of luck, the highlight of the tour is a dance of Auroras across a starry Northern sky. We are proud to collaborate with Thomas Kast, a top professional in Northern lights tours, who serves as a trainer and consultant for Nallikari Safaris.

The Aurora Hunting safari begins at our Nallikari Experience Center (or alternatively from your accommodation in Oulu), typically between 8-9 PM. In the beginning, participants have the opportunity to change into winter clothing (additional service). The experience continues with transportation to the Northern lights viewing location in comfortable cars or a bus. Please note that the effort of finding the location best suited for the conditions may require spending a couple of hours in vehicles during the evening.

While your group is transported, you'll get to meet our guides who'll share insights on Finland's winter nature and the auroras. They will also assist your group with camera and smartphone settings to help capture this unique experience.

While we strive to provide the best experience possible, it is important to realize that Northern Lights sightings can never be guaranteed. If the weather forecast indicates cloudy or snowy conditions that make sightings impossible, we offer two alternative solutions:

1) We will organize a snowshoeing safari (or, if there's no snow, a nighttime nature walk) in enchanting dark autumnal or winter forest of Oulu. We'll also set up a campfire for frying sausages and brewing pot coffee over the open flames. Enjoy the enchanting forest scenery in glow of headlamps and gather around the fire as we share stories about the Northern winter nature and the mesmerizing aurora borealis.

2) The safari is cancelled with a 75 % refund of the service price.

Please note: Changing a date of a safari is usually impossible on short notice and for this reason the service price does not include an option for changes one week prior to the service.

Remember, cameras often capture the colors of the Northern Lights more vividly than the human eye, but this in no way diminishes their natural beauty. For a better idea of what to expect, please visit: https://salamapaja.fi/aurora-colors-eye-and-camera/

• Prices:

  • 1 person: 359 € per person

  • 2 people: 195 € per person

  • 3 people: 139 € per person

  • 4-8 people: 105 € per person

  • 9-16 people: 95 € per person

  • 17-24 people: 90 € per person

  • 25 or more: Please contact us by email and request a quote.

• Price includes: Guidance (trained Aurora guides), car or bus transportation, an open fire in nature, snacks, and hot beverages.

• Additional services:

  • Winter clothing (overalls, gloves, beanie and boots): 20,00 € / person

  • Snowshoes and poles: 15,00 € / person

• Season: From the beginning of October to the end of March.

• Bookings: At least one week in advance through our booking calendar. (The tour can be booked via our booking calendar only for groups of up to 20 people. If your group size is larger, please contact us by email.)

• Starting point: Nallikari Experience Center (Nallikarinranta 10, 90510, Oulu), or alternatively from your accommodation in Oulu.

• Starting Time: 8-9 PM

• Duration: 4 hours

• Languages: English and Finnish